Cybersecurity Specialist

GALT • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 2015, Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc. (GALT Aerospace) is a rapid innovator focused on solving critical security challenges to enable warfighters. The company emphasizes people, ideas, and equipment, providing flexible and effective information capabilities to support all levels of war and drive information to the lowest levels possible for faster decision cycles. GALT Aerospace focuses on architecture solutions, open systems integration, rapid prototyping, fielding, and operations. Employees have opportunities to work on revolutionary and nationally relevant systems. The company's core values include doing the right thing for US National Security, operating with integrity, fostering trust and respect, and adding value through ownership, individual expertise, creativity, and collaborative teamwork. GALT Aerospace is seeking a full-time, hourly Cybersecurity Specialist to contribute to these efforts.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in cybersecurity
• Basic knowledge of IT, including hardware, software, and networks
• Familiarity with NIST SP800-53, SP800-37, and SP800-171oU
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts and principles
• Meticulous eye for detail and an ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong abilities in critical thinking, problem-solving, logic, and forensics
• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) personnel security clearance
• Strong critical and analytical thinking
• Ability to take initiative, multi-task and work well under pressure

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in information systems, information technology, or related field
• Cybersecurity Certifications
• Experience with Kali Linux
• The ability to think like a hacker in order to stay ahead of threats
• Secret Clearance preferred
• Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Strong oral and written communications skills

Responsibilities

• Collect data on current security measures for risk analysis, and write systems status reports regularly
• Monitoring systems for unusual activity, analyzing security events, and identifying potential threats
• Responding to security incidents, containing breaches, and investigating the root cause
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies
• Perform security threat hunting, analysis, and response utilizing the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tool and other Department tools
• Collaborate with other members of the IT and Security teams to develop new protocols, layers of protection, and other proactive and defensive systems for remaining ahead of cybercriminals
• Monitor access-related activities for authorized users, and check for unregistered information changes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees